Consumer Goods

The Africa Food Expo (Food & Drink Expo)

The Africa Food Show is a trade event for the food and beverage sector, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. It connects international suppliers with buyers from Africa, featuring exhibitors from various food and beverage categories. The event includes live cooking competitions, workshops, and runs alongside the Hotel & Hospitality Expo Africa.

The essentials

Event details

Dates
December 2026
Location
Utica Union Tun. The Industrial Trade & Art, Tunisia
Address
CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE 1 (CTICC 1), CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Organiser
dmg events
Expected attendance
8,000
Industry
Consumer Goods

Who attends

The audience

Africa's food and beverage buyers

As described by the organiser

Public discussion

What people are saying

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • Food & Beverages

On stage

Speakers

  • Dr Ivan Meyer, Minister Ministry of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government
  • Dr Golden Mahove, Chief Executive Officer, Ndarama Works
  • Ms Sunelle Roux, Senior Consumer Insights Manager for Emerging Markets, McCormick Flavour Solutions
  • Ms Shelley Barnard, Sales & Marketing Executive, Cape Herb & Spice
  • Mr Edwin Kriel, Chief Executive Officer, Langeberg Foods
  • Mr Rudi King, Managing Director, Grassroots Group
  • Mr Eben de Jongh, Founder, Sonke Retail
  • Ms Lorraine Makhura, R&D Director, McCain South Africa
  • Mr Luiz de Gouveia, Retail Sales Manager, Atlantis Foods
  • Dr Hanneli van der Merwe, Product & Business Developer, Synercore Food Holdings
  • Mr Brian Lanton, Managing Director, Cape Food Ingredients
  • Mr Mourade El Hassouni, General Manager: Middle East & Africa, FPS Food Process Solutions SARL
  • Dr Debora van der Merwe, Lecturer: Food Science, University of Stellenbosch
  • Dr Jeanine Kriek, Owner, Sencore
  • Prof Riëtte de Kock, Department of Consumer and Food Sciences, University of Pretoria
  • Ms Sunett Gerber, Sensory Research Manager, MANE
  • Dr Tertius Cilliers, Chief Executive Officer, Synercore Food Holdings
  • Prof Gunnar Sigge, Associate Professor and Chair in Food Science, Stellenbosch University
  • Ms Maryke Gallagher, Lead Dietician, Expand Health Cape Town
  • Ms Gabrielle Stevens, Dietician and Regulatory Consultant, Food & Allergy Consulting & Testing Services (FACTS)
  • Mr Peter Allerstorfer, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Silvertree Holdings
  • Mr Ewoud Derksen, Director, Bridgevest Partners
  • Mr Niel du Toit, Executive Director, Nurture Brands
  • Ms Amanda Ganca, Head of Investments, WESGRO

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